5 Things to Know If You Hope to Retire at 62 - AARP
May 20, 2024 · Many people retire at 62 because that’s the earliest you can collect Social Security retirement benefits. But just because you can claim monthly benefits at 62 doesn’t always …
Can I Switch From My Social Security Benefit to a Spousal Benefit?
Dec 30, 2024 · If your mate isn’t yet on Social Security, you can claim your retirement benefit at 62 (or later) and switch to spousal benefits when they do file.
When to Apply for Social Security to Start Benefits at 62 - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · By filing at 62, or any time before you reach full retirement age, you forfeit a portion of your monthly benefit. If you were born in 1963 or later, for instance, filing at 62 could reduce …
What Is the Break-Even Age for Social Security? - AARP
Dec 23, 2024 · Calculating your break-even age can help you determine which Social Security claiming strategy will pay the highest total benefits over your lifetime.
Early Retirement Health Insurance - AARP
Apr 16, 2025 · Key takeaways If you retire at 62, you probably won’t be eligible for Medicare. Medicare for all but those with disabling chronic conditions begins at 65. One option to fill part …
Collecting Social Security at 62 vs 67 vs 70 - AARP
Oct 6, 2025 · Collecting Social Security Benefits at 62 vs. 67 vs. 70 How to receive your highest monthly benefit, and when it makes sense to start collecting early By Phil Pruitt,
If I Start Social Security Early, Will It Increase Later? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · If you file early and retire, you’ll be stuck with permanently reduced Social Security benefits. The financial implications can be huge.
Biggest Social Security Changes for 2025 - AARP
Aug 18, 2025 · The COLA isn't the only thing changing for Social Security next year. Here are seven important ways Social Security will be different in 2025.
I Get SSDI. Is My Spouse Eligible for Benefits? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · For example, someone who turns 62 in 2026 would be eligible for 32.5 percent of a spouse’s SSDI amount. If you are divorced and drawing SSDI, your former spouse also may …
Social Security Married and Divorced Spousal Benefits - AARP
Apr 16, 2025 · Learn the rules of Social Security Spousal benefits and how to maximize your monthly payments based on your spouse's or ex-spouse’s earnings.